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Wang T, Shi Z, Zhong Y, Ma Y, He J, Zhu Z, Cheng XB, Lu B, Wu Y. Biomass-Derived Materials for Advanced Rechargeable Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2310907. [PMID: 39051510 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Biomass-derived materials generally exhibit uniform and highly-stable hierarchical porous structures that can hardly be achieved by conventional chemical synthesis and artificial design. When used as electrodes for rechargeable batteries, these structural and compositional advantages often endow the batteries with superior electrochemical performances. This review systematically introduces the innate merits of biomass-derived materials and their applications as the electrode for advanced rechargeable batteries, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, potassium-ion batteries, and metal-sulfur batteries. In addition, biomass-derived materials as catalyst supports for metal-air batteries, fuel cells, and redox-flow batteries are also included. The major challenges for specific batteries and the strategies for utilizing biomass-derived materials are detailly introduced. Finally, the future development of biomass-derived materials for advanced rechargeable batteries is prospected. This review aims to promote the development of biomass-derived materials in the field of energy storage and provides effective suggestions for building advanced rechargeable batteries.
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- Tao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, Confucius Energy Storage Lab, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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Yu D, Wang Z, Yang J, Wang Y, Li Y, Zhu Q, Tu X, Chen D, Liang J, Khalilov U, Wang H. Low-Temperature and Fast-Charge Sodium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311810. [PMID: 38385819 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Low-temperature operation of sodium metal batteries (SMBs) at the high rate faces challenges of unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), Na dendrite growth, and sluggish Na+ transfer kinetics, causing a largely capacity curtailment. Herein, low-temperature and fast-charge SMBs are successfully constructed by synergetic design of the electrolyte and electrode. The optimized weak-solvation dual-salt electrolyte enables high Na plating/stripping reversibility and the formation of NaF-rich SEI layer to stabilize sodium metal. Moreover, an integrated copper sulfide electrode is in situ fabricated by directly chemical sulfuration of copper current collector with micro-sized sulfur particles, which significantly improves the electronic conductivity and Na+ diffusion, knocking down the kinetic barriers. Consequently, this SMB achieves the reversible capacity of 202.8 mAh g-1 at -20 °C and 1 C (1 C = 558 mA g-1). Even at -40 °C, a high capacity of 230.0 mAh g-1 can still be delivered at 0.2 C. This study is encouraging for further exploration of cryogenic alkali metal batteries, and enriches the electrode material for low-temperature energy storage.
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- Dandan Yu
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, China
- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Lan Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Lu G, Liu L, Tang T, Li M, Cheng Y, Xiao J, Li X. Chip-Inspired Design of High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries by Integrating Monodisperse Sulfur Nanoreactors on Graphene. ACS NANO 2024; 18:15638-15650. [PMID: 38848453 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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For practical application of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), designing devices with an overall optimal structure instead of modifying electrode materials is significant. Herein, we report a chip-inspired design of a vertically integrated structure as an LSB cathode by implanting Mo2C nanoparticles and nanosulfur into the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) matrix. This configuration enabled the synthesis of isolated sulfur nanoreactors (S-NRs) integrated in a tandem array on the rGO, generating chip-like integrated LSBs. The spatial confinement/protection and concentration gradient of the S-NRs effectively avoided the dissolution, diffusion, and loss of polysulfides, thereby enhancing the sulfur utilization and redox reaction kinetics. Additionally, the adaptive storage energy can be improved by utilizing the tandem, isolation, and synergistic multiplicative effect among the nanoreactor units. As a result, the integrated LSB cathode obtained excellent electrochemical performances with an initial capacity of 1392 mAh g-1 at 0.1C, a low capacity decay rate of 0.017% per cycle during 1500 cycles of operation at 0.5C, and a superior rate performance. This work provides a rational design idea and method of further advancing the precise preparation of high-performance energy storage devices.
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- Yudong Lan
- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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Zhao L, Tao Y, Zhang Y, Lei Y, Lai WH, Chou S, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang YX. A Critical Review on Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: From Research Advances to Practical Perspectives. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402337. [PMID: 38458611 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) batteries are promising alternatives for next-generation energy storage systems with high energy density and high power density. However, some notorious issues are hampering the practical application of RT-Na/S batteries. Besides, the working mechanism of RT-Na/S batteries under practical conditions such as high sulfur loading, lean electrolyte, and low capacity ratio between the negative and positive electrode (N/P ratio), is of essential importance for practical applications, yet the significance of these parameters has long been disregarded. Herein, it is comprehensively reviewed recent advances on Na metal anode, S cathode, electrolyte, and separator engineering for RT-Na/S batteries. The discrepancies between laboratory research and practical conditions are elaborately discussed, endeavors toward practical applications are highlighted, and suggestions for the practical values of the crucial parameters are rationally proposed. Furthermore, an empirical equation to estimate the actual energy density of RT-Na/S pouch cells under practical conditions is rationally proposed for the first time, making it possible to evaluate the gravimetric energy density of the cells under practical conditions. This review aims to reemphasize the vital importance of the crucial parameters for RT-Na/S batteries to bridge the gaps between laboratory research and practical applications.
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- Lingfei Zhao
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Gao W, Song B, Zhang Q, He J, Wu Y. 3D Flower-like Nanospheres Constructed by Transition Metal Telluride Nanosheets as Sulfur Immobilizers for High-Performance Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310225. [PMID: 38158336 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries hold immense promise as next-generation energy storage systems, owing to their exceptionally high theoretical capacity, abundant resources, eco-friendliness, and affordability. Nevertheless, their practical application is impeded by the shuttling effect of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) and sluggish sulfur redox kinetics. In this study, an advanced strategy by designing 3D flower-like molybdenum telluride (MoTe2) as an efficient catalyst to promote sulfur redox for RT Na-S batteries is presented. The unique 3D flower-like MoTe2 effectively prevents NaPS shuttling and simultaneously offers abundant active catalytic sites facilitating polysulfide redox. Consequently, the obtained MoTe2/S cathode delivers an outstanding initial reversible capacity of 1015 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C, along with robust cycling stability of retaining 498 mAh g-1 at 1 C after 500 cycles. In addition, pouch cells are fabricated with the MoTe2 additive to deliver an ultrahigh initial discharge capacity of 890 mAh g-1 and remain stable over 40 cycles under practically necessary conditions, demonstrating the potential application in the commercialization of RT Na-S batteries.
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- Wanjie Gao
- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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Luo S, Ruan J, Wang Y, Chen M, Wu L. Enhancing Conversion Kinetics through Electron Density Dual-Regulation of Catalysts and Sulfur toward Room-/Subzero-Temperature Na-S Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308180. [PMID: 38594907 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na/S) batteries have received increasing attention for the next generation of large-scale energy storage, yet they are hindered by the severe dissolution of polysulfides, sluggish redox kinetic, and incomplete conversion of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs). Herein, the study proposes a dual-modulating strategy of the electronic structure of electrocatalyst and sulfur to accelerate the conversion of NaPSs. The selenium-modulated ZnS nanocrystals with electron rearrangement in hierarchical structured spherical carbon (Se-ZnS/HSC) facilitate Na+ transport and catalyze the conversion between short-chain sulfur and Na2S. And the in situ introduced Se within S can enhance conductivity and form an S─Se bond, suppressing the "polysulfides shuttle". Accordingly, the S@Se-ZnS/HSC cathode exhibits a specific capacity of as high as 1302.5 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and ultrahigh-rate capability (676.9 mAh g-1 at 5.0 A g-1). Even at -10 °C, this cathode still delivers a high reversible capacity of 401.2 mAh g-1 at 0.05 A g-1 and 94% of the original capacitance after 50 cycles. This work provides a novel design idea for high-performance Na/S batteries.
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- Sainan Luo
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Xiao Y, Zheng Y, Yao G, Zhang Y, Li Z, Liu S, Zheng F. Defect engineering of a TiO 2 anatase/rutile homojunction accelerating sulfur redox kinetics for high-performance Na-S batteries. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:8168-8176. [PMID: 38680066 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00745j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries have the drawbacks of the poor shuttle effect of soluble sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) as well as slow sulfur redox kinetics, which result in poor cycling stability and low capacity, seriously affecting their extensive application. Herein, defect engineering is applied to construct rich oxygen vacancies at the interface of a TiO2 anatase/rutile homojunction (OV-TRA) to enhance sulfur affinity and redox reaction kinetics. Combining structural characterizations with electrochemical analysis reveals that OV-TRA well alleviates the shuttle effect of NaPSs and precipitates the deposition and diffusion kinetics of Na2S. Consequently, S/OV-TRA provides excellent electrochemical performance with a reversible capacity of 870 mA h g-1 at 0.1 C after 100 cycles and a long-term cycling capability of 759 mA h g-1 at 1 C after 1000 cycles. This work provides an effective interfacial defect engineering strategy to promote the application of metal oxides in RT Na-S batteries.
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- Yue Xiao
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, P. R. China.
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Yao W, Liao K, Lai T, Sul H, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Key Materials to Mechanisms. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4935-5118. [PMID: 38598693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Rechargeable metal-sulfur batteries are considered promising candidates for energy storage due to their high energy density along with high natural abundance and low cost of raw materials. However, they could not yet be practically implemented due to several key challenges: (i) poor conductivity of sulfur and the discharge product metal sulfide, causing sluggish redox kinetics, (ii) polysulfide shuttling, and (iii) parasitic side reactions between the electrolyte and the metal anode. To overcome these obstacles, numerous strategies have been explored, including modifications to the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and binder. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of metal-sulfur batteries are first discussed. Second, the latest research on metal-sulfur batteries is presented and discussed, covering their material design, synthesis methods, and electrochemical performances. Third, emerging advanced characterization techniques that reveal the working mechanisms of metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. Finally, the possible future research directions for the practical applications of metal-sulfur batteries are discussed. This comprehensive review aims to provide experimental strategies and theoretical guidance for designing and understanding the intricacies of metal-sulfur batteries; thus, it can illuminate promising pathways for progressing high-energy-density metal-sulfur battery systems.
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- Weiqi Yao
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Wang L, Ren N, Jiang W, Yang H, Ye S, Jiang Y, Ali G, Song L, Wu X, Rui X, Yao Y, Yu Y. Tailoring Na + Solvation Environment and Electrode-Electrolyte Interphases with Sn(OTf) 2 Additive in Non-flammable Phosphate Electrolytes towards Safe and Efficient Na-S Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202320060. [PMID: 38285010 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202320060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries are promising for low-cost and large-scale energy storage applications. However, these batteries are plagued by safety concerns due to the highly flammable nature of conventional electrolytes. Although non-flammable electrolytes eliminate the risk of fire, they often result in compromised battery performance due to poor compatibility with sodium metal anode and sulfur cathode. Herein, we develop an additive of tin trifluoromethanesulfonate (Sn(OTf)2 ) in non-flammable phosphate electrolytes to improve the cycling stability of RT Na-S batteries via modulating the Na+ solvation environment and interface chemistry. The additive reduces the Na+ desolvation energy and enhances the electrolyte stability. Moreover, it facilitates the construction of Na-Sn alloy-based anode solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI). These interphases help to suppress the growth of Na dendrites and the dissolution/shuttling of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs), resulting in improved reversible capacity. Specifically, the Na-S battery with the designed electrolyte boosts the capacity from 322 to 906 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 . This study provides valuable insights for the development of safe and high-performance electrolytes in RT Na-S batteries.
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Grants
- 51925207, 52394170, 52394171, 52372239, 52102322, 52102321, 52302323, U23A20121, and U23A20579 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 2022021 Hefei Municipal Natural Science Foundation
- WK2400000004, WK2060000055, 20720220010 Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
- Grant No. LBLF-2023-03 Liaoning Binhai Laboratory
- Grant YLU-DNL Fund 2021002 Joint Fund of the Yulin University and the Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy
- 2023M733361 China Post doctoral Science Foundation
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- Lifeng Wang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Jiujiang DeFu Technology Co. Ltd, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, 332000, China
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- Advanced Energy Materials & System Lab (Principal Investigator), U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44080, Pakistan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Condensed Matter School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Zhou Q, Zhang X, Wu Y, Jiang X, Li T, Chen M, Ni L, Diao G. Polyoxometalates@Metal-Organic Frameworks Derived Bimetallic Co/Mo 2 C Nanoparticles Embedded in Carbon Nanotube-Interwoven Hierarchically Porous Carbon Polyhedron Composite as a High-Efficiency Electrocatalyst for Al-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304515. [PMID: 37541304 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Al-S battery (ASB) is a promising energy storage device, notable for its safety, crustal abundance, and high theoretical energy density. However, its development faces challenges due to slow reaction kinetics and poor reversibility. The creation of a multifunctional cathode material that can both adsorb polysulfides and accelerate their conversion is key to advancing ASB. Herein, a composite composed of polyoxometalate nanohybridization-derived Mo2 C and N-doped carbon nanotube-interwoven polyhedrons (Co/Mo2 C@NCNHP) is proposed for the first time as an electrochemical catalyst in the sulfur cathode. This composite improves the utilization and conductivity of sulfur within the cathode. DFT calculations and experimental results indicate that Co enables the chemisorption of polysulfides while Mo2 C catalyzes the reduction reaction of long-chain polysulfides. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and in situ UV analysis reveal the different intermediates of Al polysulfide species in Co/Mo2 C@NCNHP during discharging/charging. As a cathode material for ASB, Co/Mo2 C@NCNHP@S composite can deliver a discharge-charge voltage hysteresis of 0.75 V with a specific capacity of 370 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles at 1A g-1 .
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- Qiuping Zhou
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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Cui Y, Cen M, Wang L, Zhang Y, Wang J, Lian J, Li H. Enhancing High-Capacity and High-Rate Sodium-Ion Storage through Synergistic N,S Dual Doping of Hard Carbon. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300449. [PMID: 37382427 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Hard carbon, as the most promising commercial anode materials of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), has suffered from the coupling limitations on initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE), capacity, and rate capability. Herein, to break such coupling limitations, sulfur-rich nitrogen-doped carbon nanomaterials (S-NC) were synthesized by a synergistic modification strategy, including structure/morphology regulation and dual heteroatom doping. The small specific surface area of S-NC is beneficial for inhibiting excessive growth of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) film and irreversible interfacial reaction. The covalent S can serve as active electrochemical sites by Faradaic reactions and provide extra capacity. Benefit by N, S co-doping, S-NC shows large interlayer spacing, high defects, good electronic conductivity, strong ion adsorption performance, and fast Na+ ion transport, which combined with a more significant pore volume result in speedier reaction kinetics. Hence, S-NC possesses a high reversible specific capacity of 464.7 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 with a high ICE of 50.7%, excellent rate capability (209.8 mAh g-1 at 10.0 A g-1 ), and superb long-cycle capability delivering a capacity of 229.0 mAh g-1 (85% retention) after 1800 cycles at 5.0 A g-1 .
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- Yingxue Cui
- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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Liang Y, Zhang B, Shi Y, Jiang R, Zhang H. Research on Wide-Temperature Rechargeable Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: Features, Challenges and Solutions. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4263. [PMID: 37374446 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries hold great promise for cutting-edge fields due to their high specific capacity, high energy density and high efficiency of charge and discharge. However, Na-S batteries operating at different temperatures possess a particular reaction mechanism; scrutinizing the optimized working conditions toward enhanced intrinsic activity is highly desirable while facing daunting challenges. This review will conduct a dialectical comparative analysis of Na-S batteries. Due to its performance, there are challenges in the aspects of expenditure, potential safety hazards, environmental issues, service life and shuttle effect; thus, we seek solutions in the electrolyte system, catalysts, anode and cathode materials at intermediate and low temperatures (T < 300 °C) as well as high temperatures (300 °C < T < 350 °C). Nevertheless, we also analyze the latest research progress of these two situations in connection with the concept of sustainable development. Finally, the development prospects of this field are summarized and discussed to look forward to the future of Na-S batteries.
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- Yimin Liang
- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China
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- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China
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- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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Wang P, Sun S, Rui X, Zhang Y, Wang S, Xiao Y, Fang S, Yu Y. Polar Electrocatalysts for Preventing Polysulfide Migration and Accelerating Redox Kinetics in Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201728. [PMID: 36995022 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Due to the high theoretical energy density, low cost, and rich abundance of sodium and sulfur, room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries are investigated as the promising energy storage system. However, the inherent insulation of the S8 , the dissolution and shuttle of the intermediate sodium polysulfides (NaPSs), and especially the sluggish conversion kinetics, restrict the commercial application of the RT Na-S batteries. To address these issues, various catalysts are developed to immobilize the soluble NaPSs and accelerate the conversion kinetics. Among them, the polar catalysts display impressive performance. Polar catalysts not only can significantly accelerate (or alter) the redox process, but also can adsorb polar NaPSs through polar-polar interaction because of their intrinsic polarity, thus inhibiting the notorious shuttle effect. Herein, the recent advances in the electrocatalytic effect of polar catalysts on the manipulation of S speciation pathways in RT Na-S batteries are reviewed. Furthermore, challenges and research directions to realize rapid and reversible sulfur conversion are put forward to promote the practical application of RT Na-S batteries.
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- Peiyuan Wang
- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Zhu J, Zeng L, Song Y, Peng F, Wang Y, He T, Deng L, Zhang P. High performance sulfur/carbon cathode for Na-S battery enabled by electrocatalytic effect of Sn-doped In 2S 3. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023:S0021-9797(23)00943-8. [PMID: 37248161 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries have been attracting enormous interests due to their low-cost, high capacity and environmental benignity. However, the shuttle effect and the sluggish electrochemical reaction activity of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) seriously restrict their practical application. To solve these issues, we rationally designed an advanced Sn-doped In2S3/S/C cathode for RT Na-S batteries by magnetron sputtering in this work, which exhibited a high reversible capacity (1663.5 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1) and excellent cycling performance (902.9 mAh g-1 after 50 cycles). The in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy indicated that the Sn-doped In2S3 coating can accelerate charge-transfer kinetics and facilitate the diffusion of Na+. Furthermore, theoretical calculation revealed that doping of Sn into In2S3 can reduce the energy band gap, thus accelerating the electron transfer and promoting the electrochemical conversion of active species. It is demonstrated that adjusting the electronic structure is a reliable method to improve the electrocatalytic effect of catalyst and significantly improve the performance of S cathode in RT Na-S batteries.
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- Jianhui Zhu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, PR China; College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Metal-Organic Molecular Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, PR China; College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, PR China; College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China.
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Ye L, Lu N, Zhang B, Qin H, Wang C, Ou X. In-situ catalytic mechanism coupling quantum dot effect for achieving high-performance sulfide anode in potassium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 638:606-615. [PMID: 36774874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Though numerous framework structures have been constructed to strengthen the reaction kinetics and durability, the inevitable generation of polysulfide dissolution during conversion-process can cause irreparable destruction to ion-channel and crystal structure integrality, which has become a huge obstacle to the application of metal-sulfide in potassium-ion batteries. Herein, the quantum dot structure with catalytic conversion capability is synchronously introduced into the design of FeS2 anode materials to heighten its K+-storage performance. The constructed quantum dot structure anchored by the graphene with space-confinement effect can shorten the ion diffusion path and enlarge the active area, thus accelerating the K+-ions transmission kinetics and absorption action, respectively. The intermediate phase of formed Fe-nanoclusters possesses high-active catalysis ability, which can effectively suppress the polysulfide shuttle combined with the enhanced absorption effect, fully guaranteeing the structure stability and cycling reversibility. Predictably, the fabricated quantum dot FeS2 can express a prominent advantage in rapid potassiation/depotassiation processes (518.1 mAh g-1, 10 A g-1) and a superior cycling lifespan with gratifying reversible capacity at superhigh rate (177.7 mAh g-1, 9000 cycles, 5 A g-1). Therefore, engineering quantum dot structure with self-induced catalysis action for detrimental polysulfide is an achievable strategy to implement high-performance sulfide anode materials for K-ions accommodation.
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- Long Ye
- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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Wu F, Wu B, Mu Y, Zhou B, Zhang G, Zeng L. Metal-Organic Framework-Based Materials in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076041. [PMID: 37047010 PMCID: PMC10094474 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for large-scale energy storage systems due to their high safety, large capacity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. However, their commercialization is currently hindered by several challenging issues, including cathode degradation and zinc dendrite growth. Recently, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives have gained significant attention and are widely used in AZIBs due to their highly porous structures, large specific surface area, and ability to design frameworks for Zn2+ shuttle. Based on preceding contributions, this review aims to generalize two design principles for MOF-based materials in AZIBs: cathode preparation and anode protection. For cathode preparation, we mainly introduce novel MOF-based electrode materials such as pure MOFs, porous carbon materials, metal oxides, and their compounds, focusing on the analysis of the specific capacity of AZIBs. For anode protection, we systematically analyze MOF-based materials used as 3D Zn architecture, solid electrolyte interfaces, novel separators, and solid-state electrolytes, highlighting the improvement in the cyclic stability of Zn anodes. Finally, we propose the future development of MOF-based materials in AZIBs. Our work can give some clues for raising the practical application level of aqueous ZIBs.
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- Fuhai Wu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Wang Y, Chai J, Li Y, Li Q, Du J, Chen Z, Wang L, Tang B. Strategies to mitigate the shuttle effect in room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries: improving cathode materials. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:2548-2560. [PMID: 36752364 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00008g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries (RT-Na/S batteries) with high reversible capacity (1675 mA h g-1) and excellent energy density (1274 W h kg-1) based on abundant resources of the metal Na have become a research hotspot recently. However, the intermediate product sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) generated during the charge-discharge process are easily dissolved in the ether electrolyte and transferred from the sulfur cathode to the metallic sodium surface, resulting in rapid capacity decay (shuttle effect), which seriously affects the practical application of RT-Na/S batteries. Herein, the mechanism and recent research progress in suppressing the shuttle effect of the sulfur cathode in RT-Na/S batteries are summarized. Strategies such as carbon-based materials physically fixing NaPSs, polar materials absorbing NaPSs to reduce their dissolution, and catalytic materials accelerating the transformation of NaPSs into final products are provided. Challenges and insights into high-performance sulfur electrodes for optimizing RT-Na/S batteries are discussed.
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- Yiting Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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Huang XL, Zhong H, Li C, Lei Y, Zhang S, Wu Y, Zhang W, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang ZM. Double design of host and guest synergistically reinforces the Na-ion storage of sulfur cathodes. Chem Sci 2023; 14:1902-1911. [PMID: 36819860 PMCID: PMC9930922 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06831a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Development of room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries is significantly hampered by the shuttle effect of soluble intermediates and intrinsically sluggish conversion kinetics. In this work, a double design host and guest strategy (i.e., implantation of a polar V2O3 adsorbent into a carbon substrate and selenium doping of a sulfur guest) is proposed to synergistically reinforce the electrochemical properties of sulfur electrodes in sodium ion storage. The V2O3 adsorbent efficiently immobilizes sulfur species via strong polar-polar interactions, while the selenium dopant improves the electronic conductivity of sulfur cathodes and accelerates the redox conversion of sulfur cathodes. The synergistic effect between the V2O3 adsorbent and selenium dopant is shown to inhibit the shuttle effect and improve the redox kinetics, thus realizing greatly enhanced Na-ion storage properties of sulfur cathodes. The as-designed sulfur cathode delivers a superior rate capability of 663 mA h g-1 at 2.0 A g-1 and demonstrates excellent cyclability of 405 mA h g-1 over 700 cycles at 1.0 A g-1.
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- Xiang Long Huang
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611137 China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611137 China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611137 China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Optomechatronic Engineering, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen UniversityShenzhen 518060China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang University of TechnologyShenyang 110870China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology100 Waihuan Xi RoadGuangzhou 510006China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China .,Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China .,Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu 611137China,Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu UniversityChengdu 610106China
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Liu Q, Zheng W, Liu G, Hu J, Zhang X, Han N, Wang Z, Luo J, Fransaer J, Lu Z. Realizing High-Performance Cathodes with Cationic and Anionic Redox Reactions in High-Sodium-Content P2-Type Oxides for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:9324-9330. [PMID: 36757842 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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P2-type layered transition-metal oxides with anionic redox reactions are promising cathodes for sodium-ion batteries. In this work, a high-sodium-content P2-type Na7/9Li1/9Mg1/9Cu1/9Mn2/3O2 (NLMC) cathode material is prepared by substituting Li/Mg/Cu for Mn sites in Na2/3MnO2. The Li/Mg ions trigger the anionic redox reaction, while the Cu ions enhance the structure stability during electrochemical cycling. As a result, the oxide has a high reversible capacity of 225 mAh g-1 originating from both cationic and anionic redox activities with a capacity retention of 77% after 100 cycles. The migration energy barrier and Na ion diffusion kinetics are studied using density functional theory (DFT) calculations and the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction, DFT, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy are applied to reveal the structural evolution and charge compensation of NLMC, providing a thorough understanding of the structural and morphology evolution of Na-deficient oxides during cycling. The results are inspiring for the design of a high-Na content P2-type layered oxide cathode for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Qiong Liu
- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shen Zhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shen Zhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shen Zhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shen Zhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Cheng Du 610065, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shen Zhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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Jiang Y, Yu Z, Zhou X, Cheng X, Huang H, Liu F, Yang Y, He S, Pan H, Yang H, Yao Y, Rui X, Yu Y. Single-Atom Vanadium Catalyst Boosting Reaction Kinetics of Polysulfides in Na-S Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208873. [PMID: 36366906 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The practical application of the room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries is hindered by the insulated sulfur, the severe shuttle effect of sodium polysulfides, and insufficient polysulfide conversion. Herein, on the basis of first principles calculations, single-atom vanadium anchored on a 3D nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon matrix (denoted as 3D-PNCV) is designed and fabricated to enhance sulfur reactivity, and adsorption and catalytic conversion performance of sodium polysulfide. The 3D-PNCV host with abundant and active V sites, hierarchical porous structure, high electrical conductivity, and strong chemical adsorption/conversion ability of V-N bonding can immobilize the polysulfides and promote reversibly catalytic conversion of polysulfides toward Na2 S. Therefore, as-fabricated RT Na-S batteries can achieve a high reversible capacity (445 mAh g-1 over 800 cycles at 5 A g-1 ) and excellent rate capability (224 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1 ). The electrocatalysis mechanism of sodium polysulfides is further experimentally and theoretically revealed, which provides a new strategy to develop the highly stable RT Na-S batteries.
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- Yu Jiang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Zhang H, Song B, Zhang W, An B, Fu L, Lu S, Cheng Y, Chen Q, Lu K. Bidirectional Tandem Electrocatalysis Manipulated Sulfur Speciation Pathway for High-Capacity and Stable Na-S Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217009. [PMID: 36494321 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The sluggish polysulfide redox kinetics and the uncontrollable sulfur speciation pathway, leading to serious shuttling effect and high activation barrier associated with sulfur cathode. We describe here the use of core-shell structured composite matrixes containing abundant catalytic sites for nearly fully reversible cycling of sulfur cathodes for Na-S batteries. The bidirectional tandem electrocatalysis provide successive reversible conversion of both long- and short-chain polysulfides, whereas Fe2 O3 accelerates Na2 S8 /Na2 S6 to Na2 S4 conversion and the redox-active Fe(CN)6 4- -doped polypyrrole shell catalyzes Na2 S4 reduction to Na2 S. The electrochemically reactive Na2 S can be readily charged back to sulfur with minimal overpotential. Simultaneously, stable cycling of Na-S pouch cell with a high reversible capacity of 696 mAh g-1 is also demonstrated. The bidirectional confined tandem catalysis renders the manipulation of sulfur redox electrochemistry for practical Na-S cells.
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- Hong Zhang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.,Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong 273165, China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.,Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.,Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Huang XL, Zhang X, Zhou L, Guo Z, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang Z. Orthorhombic Nb 2 O 5 Decorated Carbon Nanoreactors Enable Bidirectionally Regulated Redox Behaviors in Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206558. [PMID: 36470655 PMCID: PMC9896060 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Regulating redox kinetics is able to spur the great-leap-forward development of room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries, especially on propelling their Na-ion storage capability. Here, an innovative metal oxide kinetics accelerator, orthorhombic Nb2 O5 Na-ion conductor, is proposed to functionalize porous carbon nanoreactors (CNR) for S cathodes. The Nb2 O5 is shown to chemically immobilize sodium polysulfides via strong affinity. Theoretical and experimental evidence reveals that the Nb2 O5 can bidirectionally regulate redox behaviors of S cathodes, which accelerates reduction conversions from polysulfides to sulfides as well as promotes oxidation reactions from sulfides to S. In situ and ex situ characterization techniques further verify its electrochemical lasting endurance in catalyzing S conversions. The well-designed S cathode demonstrates a high specific capacity of 1377 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 , outstanding rate capability of 405 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 , and stable cyclability with a capacity retention of 617 mA h g-1 over 600 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 . An ultralow capacity decay rate of 0.0193% per cycle is successfully realized, superior to those of current state-of-the-art RT Na-S batteries. This design also suits emerging Na-Se batteries, which contribute to outstanding electrochemical performance as well.
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- Xiang Long Huang
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier SciencesUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier SciencesUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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- School of PhysicsUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced MaterialsThe University of AdelaideAdelaideSouth Australia5005Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongNew South Wales2500Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials ScienceUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongNew South Wales2500Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials ScienceUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier SciencesUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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Zhang BW, Cao L, Tang C, Tan C, Cheng N, Lai WH, Wang YX, Cheng ZX, Dong J, Kong Y, Dou SX, Zhao S. Atomically Dispersed Dual-Site Cathode with a Record High Sulfur Mass Loading for High-Performance Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2206828. [PMID: 36308045 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) batteries possess high potential for grid-scale stationary energy storage due to their low cost and high energy density. However, the issues arising from the low S mass loading and poor cycling stability caused by the shuttle effect of polysulfides seriously limit their operating capacity and cycling capability. Herein, sulfur-doped graphene frameworks supporting atomically dispersed 2H-MoS2 and Mo1 (S@MoS2 -Mo1 /SGF) with a record high sulfur mass loading of 80.9 wt.% are synthesized as an integrated dual active sites cathode for RT-Na/S batteries. Impressively, the as-prepared S@MoS2 -Mo1 /SGF display unprecedented cyclic stability with a high initial capacity of 1017 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and a low-capacity fading rate of 0.05% per cycle over 1000 cycles. Experimental and computational results including X-ray absorption spectroscopy, in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and density-functional theory calculations reveal that atomic-level Mo in this integrated dual-active-site forms a delocalized electron system, which could improve the reactivity of sulfur and reaction reversibility of S and Na, greatly alleviating the shuttle effect. The findings not only provide an effective strategy to fabricate high-performance dual-site cathodes, but also deepen the understanding of their enhancement mechanisms at an atomic level.
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- Bin-Wei Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Center of Advanced Energy Technology and Electrochemistry, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, SquiresWay, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, SquiresWay, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, SquiresWay, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, SquiresWay, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, SquiresWay, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Synergetic Innovation Center of Quantum Information and Quantum Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, SquiresWay, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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Chai L, Wang X, Hu Y, Li X, Huang S, Pan J, Qian J, Sun X. In-MOF-Derived Hierarchically Hollow Carbon Nanostraws for Advanced Zinc-Iodine Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105063. [PMID: 36181364 PMCID: PMC9685461 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Hollow carbon materials are regarded as crucial support materials in catalysis and electrochemical energy storage on account of their unique porous structure and electrical properties. Herein, an indium-based organic framework of InOF-1 can be thermally carbonized under inert argon to form indium particles through the redox reaction between nanosized indium oxide and carbon matrix. In particular, a type of porous hollow carbon nanostraw (HCNS) is in situ obtained by combining the fusion and removal of indium within the decarboxylation process. The as-synthesized HCNS, which possesses more charge active sites, short and quick electron, and ion transport pathways, has become an excellent carrier for electrochemically active species such as iodine with its unique internal cavity and interconnected porous structure on the tube wall. Furthermore, the assembled zinc-iodine batteries (ZIBs) provide a high capacity of 234.1 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 , which ensures that the adsorption and dissolution of iodine species in the electrolyte reach a rapid equilibrium. The rate and cycle performance of the HCNS-based ZIBs are greatly improved, thereby exhibiting an excellent capacity retention rate. It shows a better electrochemical exchange capacity than typical unidirectional carbon nanotubes, making HCNS an ideal cathode material for a new generation of high-performance batteries.
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- Lulu Chai
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhou325000China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical CatalystsBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhou325000China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhou325000China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and DevicesInstitute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy & School of Materials Science and EngineeringXi'an University of TechnologyXi'anShanxi710048China
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- School of Materials and EnergyGuangdong University of TechnologyGuangzhou510006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical CatalystsBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhou325000China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350002China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of Western OntarioLondonONN6A 5 B9Canada
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Lin L, Zhang C, Huang Y, Zhuang Y, Fan M, Lin J, Wang L, Xie Q, Peng DL. Challenge and Strategies in Room Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: A Comparison with Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107368. [PMID: 35315576 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal-sulfur batteries exhibit great potential as next-generation rechargeable batteries due to the low sulfur cost and high theoretical energy density. Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries present higher feasibility of long-term development than lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries in technoeconomic and geopolitical terms. Both lithium and sodium are alkali metal elements with body-centered cubic structures, leading to similar physical and chemical properties and exposing similar issues when employed as the anode in metal-sulfur batteries. Indeed, some inspiration for mechanism researches and strategies in Na-S systems comes from the more mature Li-S systems. However, the dissimilarities in microscopic characteristics determine that Na-S is not a direct Li-S analogue. Herein, the daunting challenges derived by the differences of fundamental characteristics in Na-S and Li-S systems are discussed. And the corresponding strategies in Na-S batteries are reviewed. Finally, general conclusions and perspectives toward the research direction are presented based on the dissimilarities between both systems. This review attempts to provide important insights to facilitate the assimilation of the available knowledge on Li-S systems for accelerating the development of Na-S batteries on the basis of their dissimilarities.
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- Liang Lin
- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Yin C, Li Z, Zhao D, Yang J, Zhang Y, Du Y, Wang Y. Azo-Branched Covalent Organic Framework Thin Films as Active Separators for Superior Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2022; 16:14178-14187. [PMID: 35994525 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sodium-Sulfur (Na-S) batteries are outstanding for their ultrahigh capacity, energy density, and low cost, but they suffer from rapid cell capacity decay and short lifespan because of serious polysulfide shuttle and sluggish redox kinetics. Herein, we synthesize thin films of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with azobenzene side groups branched to the pore walls. The azobenzene branches deliver dual functions: (1) narrow the pore size to the sub-nanometer scale thus inhibiting the polysulfide shuttle effect and (2) act as ion-hopping sites thus promoting the Na+ migration. Consequently, the Na-S battery using the COF thin film as the separator exhibits a high capacity of 1295 mA h g-1 at 0.2 C and an extremely low attenuation rate of 0.036% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C. This work highlights the importance of separator design in upgrading Na-S batteries and demonstrates the possibility of functionalizable framework materials in developing high-performance energy storage systems.
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- Congcong Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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Wang G, Chen Y, Yuan S, Ge P. Designing Hollow Carbon Sphere with Hierarchal Porous for Na-S Systems with Ultra-Long Cycling Stabilities. Molecules 2022; 27:5880. [PMID: 36144614 PMCID: PMC9503618 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Captured by the low-cost and high theoretical specific capacity, Na-S systems have garnered much attention. However, their intermediate products (dissolved polysulfide) are always out of control. Considering the excellent space confinements and conductivity, they have been regarded as promising candidates. Herein, the hollow spheres with suitable thickness shell (~20 nm) are designed as hosting materials, accompanied by in-depth complexing. Benefitting from the abundant micro-pores (mainly about conical-type and slits-type pores < 1.0 nm), the active S4 molecules are successfully filled in the pores through vacuum tube sealing technology, effectively avoiding the process from solid S8 to liquid Na2S6. As cathode for Na-S systems, their capacity could remain at 920 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C after 100 cycles. Even at 10.0 C, the capacity still remained at about 310 mAh g−1 after 7000 cycles. Supported by the detailed kinetic behaviors, the improvement of ions diffusion behaviors is noted, bringing about the effective thorough redox reactions. Moreover, the enhanced surface-controlling behaviors further induces the evolution of rate properties. Therefore, their stable phase changing is further confirmed through in situ resistances. Thus, the work is anticipated to offer significant design for hosting carbon materials and complexing manners.
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- Gongke Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Engineering Research Center of Design and Recycle for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Hoang HA, Kim D. High Performance Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Battery Enabled by Multi-Functional Cathode and Flexible Hybrid Solid Electrolyte. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2202963. [PMID: 35908157 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With its superior theoretical energy density as well as abundance and environment-friendliness, the lithium-sulfur battery (LiSB) is a potential candidate to replace the traditional energy storage and generation systems. An innovative design is proposed for the high-performance solid-state LiSB system by combining the multi-functional cathode comprising the sulfur-loaded Al2 O3 -modified carbon nanotubes (S@ACNTs) and the flexible hybrid solid electrolyte (HSE). Assembled with S@ACNTs active material, the polycation poly(diallyldimethylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide) (PDATFSI) binder exhibits high Li+ conductivity of 0.45 mS cm-1 at room temperature, good thermal stability up to 450 °C, high adhesive strength with aluminum current collector up to 24 MPa, sustainable non-flammability, and desirable flexibility. When assembled with HSE membrane, the S@ACNTs/PDATFSI-60IL cathode layer demonstrates effective polysulfide trapping behavior and superior compatibility (65 Ω), resulting in high discharge capacity of 1203 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C in the 1st cycle, and long-term stability up to 91.69% of the discharge capacity after 200 cycles of charge/discharge process.
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- Hai Anh Hoang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Wang M, Zhang H, Zhang W, Chen Q, Lu K. Electrocatalysis in Room Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: Tunable Pathway of Sulfur Speciation. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200335. [PMID: 35560544 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Benefiting from the merits of natural abundance, low cost, and ultrahigh theoretical energy density, the room temperature sodium-sulfur (RT NaS) batteries are regarded as one of the promising candidates for the next-generation scalable energy storage devices. However, the uncontrollable sulfur speciation pathways severely hinder its practical applications. Recently, various strategies have been employed to tune the conversion pathways of sulfur, such as physical confinement, chemical inhibition, and electrocatalysis. Herein, the recent advances in electrocatalytic effects manipulate sulfur speciation pathways in advanced RT NaS electrochemistry are reviewed, including the promotion of the nearly full conversion of long-chain polysulfides, short-chain polysulfides, and small sulfur molecules. The underlying catalytic modulation mechanism that fundamentally tunes the electrochemical pathway of sulfur species is comprehensively summarized along with the design strategies for catalytic active centers. Furthermore, the challenge and potential solutions to realize the quasi-solid conversion of sulfur are proposed to accelerate the real application of RT NaS batteries.
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- Mingli Wang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Graphene Engineering Laboratory, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Graphene Engineering Laboratory, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at Microscale, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Clean Transportation Energy Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Graphene Engineering Laboratory, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at Microscale, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui Graphene Engineering Laboratory, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at Microscale, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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Wang X, Guo D, Yang L, Jin M, Chen X, Wang S. A Review on the Construction of Carbon-Based Metal Compound Composite Cathode Materials for Room Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. Front Chem 2022; 10:928429. [PMID: 35755245 PMCID: PMC9218636 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.928429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries are one of the most attractive energy storage systems due to their low cost, environmental friendliness, and ultra-high energy density. However, due to the inherent slow redox kinetics and the shuttle of polysulfides, the road of room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries to practical application is still full of difficulties. As a sulfur cathode, which is directly related to battery performance, a lot of research efforts have been devoted to it and many strategies have been proposed to solve the shuttle effect problem of sulfur cathodes. This paper analyzes the existing problems and solutions of sodium-sulfur batteries, mainly discusses and summarizes the research progress of constructing carbon-based cathode materials for sodium-sulfur batteries, and expounds the current research popular from two main directions. That is to construct advanced cathode materials based on two mechanisms of adsorption and electrocatalysis. Finally, the research direction of advanced sodium-sulfur batteries is prospected.
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- Xueyu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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Wang T, Xi Q, Li Y, Fu H, Hua Y, Shankar EG, Kakarla AK, Yu JS. Regulating Dendrite-Free Zinc Deposition by Red Phosphorous-Derived Artificial Protective Layer for Zinc Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200155. [PMID: 35466570 PMCID: PMC9218763 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Rational architecture design of the artificial protective layer on the zinc (Zn) anode surface is a promising strategy to achieve uniform Zn deposition and inhibit the uncontrolled growth of Zn dendrites. Herein, a red phosphorous-derived artificial protective layer combined with a conductive N-doped carbon framework is designed to achieve dendrite-free Zn deposition. The Zn-phosphorus (ZnP) solid solution alloy artificial protective layer is formed during Zn plating. Meanwhile, the dynamic evolution mechanism of the ZnP on the Zn anode is successfully revealed. The concentration gradient of the electrolyte on the electrode surface can be redistributed by this protective layer, thereby achieving a uniform Zn-ion flux. The fabricated Zn symmetrical battery delivers a dendrite-free plating/stripping for 1100 h at the current density of 2.0 mA cm-2 . Furthermore, aqueous Zn//MnO2 full cell exhibits a reversible capacity of 200 mAh g-1 after 350 cycles at 1.0 A g-1 . This study suggests an effective solution for the suppression of Zn dendrites in Zn metal batteries, which is expected to provide a deep insight into the design of high-performance rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
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- Tian Wang
- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE)Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE)Northwestern Polytechnical University127 West Youyi RoadXi'an710072China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE)Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE)Northwestern Polytechnical University127 West Youyi RoadXi'an710072China
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- Department of PhysicsDongguk UniversitySeoul04620Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence EngineeringInstitute for Wearable Convergence ElectronicsKyung Hee UniversityYongin‐siGyeonggi‐do17104Republic of Korea
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Wang Y, Huang XL, Liu H, Qiu W, Feng C, Li C, Zhang S, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang ZM. Nanostructure Engineering Strategies of Cathode Materials for Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. ACS NANO 2022; 16:5103-5130. [PMID: 35377602 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c00265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries are considered to be a competitive electrochemical energy storage system, due to their advantages in abundant natural reserves, inexpensive materials, and superb theoretical energy density. Nevertheless, RT Na-S batteries suffer from a series of critical challenges, especially on the S cathode side, including the insulating nature of S and its discharge products, volumetric fluctuation of S species during the (de)sodiation process, shuttle effect of soluble sodium polysulfides, and sluggish conversion kinetics. Recent studies have shown that nanostructural designs of S-based materials can greatly contribute to alleviating the aforementioned issues via their unique physicochemical properties and architectural features. In this review, we review frontier advancements in nanostructure engineering strategies of S-based cathode materials for RT Na-S batteries in the past decade. Our emphasis is focused on delicate and highly efficient design strategies of material nanostructures as well as interactions of component-structure-property at a nanosize level. We also present our prospects toward further functional engineering and applications of nanostructured S-based materials in RT Na-S batteries and point out some potential developmental directions.
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- Ye Wang
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P.R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P.R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P.R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Optomechatronic Engineering, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P.R. China
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- Institute of Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Institute of Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P.R. China
- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, P.R. China
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Liu Y, Ma S, Rosebrock M, Rusch P, Barnscheidt Y, Wu C, Nan P, Bettels F, Lin Z, Li T, Ge B, Bigall NC, Pfnür H, Ding F, Zhang C, Zhang L. Tungsten Nanoparticles Accelerate Polysulfides Conversion: A Viable Route toward Stable Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105544. [PMID: 35132807 PMCID: PMC9008787 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries are arousing great interest in recent years. Their practical applications, however, are hindered by several intrinsic problems, such as the sluggish kinetic, shuttle effect, and the incomplete conversion of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs). Here a sulfur host material that is based on tungsten nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped graphene is reported. The incorporation of tungsten nanoparticles significantly accelerates the polysulfides conversion (especially the reduction of Na2 S4 to Na2 S, which contributes to 75% of the full capacity) and completely suppresses the shuttle effect, en route to a fully reversible reaction of NaPSs. With a host weight ratio of only 9.1% (about 3-6 times lower than that in recent reports), the cathode shows unprecedented electrochemical performances even at high sulfur mass loadings. The experimental findings, which are corroborated by the first-principles calculations, highlight the so far unexplored role of tungsten nanoparticles in sulfur hosts, thus pointing to a viable route toward stable Na-S batteries at room temperatures.
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- Yuping Liu
- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Institute for Advanced StudyChengdu UniversityChengdu610100P. R. China
- SPECCEACNRSUniversité Paris‐SaclayCEA SaclayCedex Gif‐sur‐Yvette91191France
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- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry and ElectrochemistryLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry and ElectrochemistryLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Electronic Materials and DevicesLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui ProvinceKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationInstitutes of Physical Science and Information TechnologyAnhui UniversityHefei230601China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui ProvinceKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationInstitutes of Physical Science and Information TechnologyAnhui UniversityHefei230601China
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui ProvinceKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationInstitutes of Physical Science and Information TechnologyAnhui UniversityHefei230601China
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- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry and ElectrochemistryLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Cluster of Excellence PhoenixDLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui ProvinceKey Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of EducationInstitutes of Physical Science and Information TechnologyAnhui UniversityHefei230601China
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverHannover30167Germany
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Zhou X, Yu Z, Yao Y, Jiang Y, Rui X, Liu J, Yu Y. A High-Efficiency Mo 2 C Electrocatalyst Promoting the Polysulfide Redox Kinetics for Na-S Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200479. [PMID: 35142394 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) batteries, as promising next-generation energy storage candidates, are drawing more and more attention due to the high energy density and abundant elements reserved in the earth. However, the native downsides of RT Na-S batteries (i.e., enormous volume changes, the polysulfide shuttle, and the insulation and low reactivity of S) impede their further application. To conquer these challenges, hierarchical porous hollow carbon polyhedrons embedded with uniform Mo2 C nanoparticles are designed deliberately as the host for S. The micro- and mesoporous hollow carbon indeed dramatically enhances the reactivity of the S cathodes and accommodates the volume changes. Meanwhile, the highly conductive dispersed Mo2 C has a strong chemical adsorption to polysulfides and catalyzes the transformation of polysulfides, which can effectively inhibit the dissolution of polysulfides and accelerate the reaction kinetics. Thus, the as-prepared S cathode can display a high reversible capacity (1098 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 after 120 cycles) and superior rate performance (483 mAh g-1 at 10.0 A g-1 ). This work provides a new method to boost the performance of RT Na-S batteries.
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- Xuefeng Zhou
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Liu D, Li Z, Li X, Chen X, Li Z, Yuan L, Huang Y. Stable Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries in Ether-Based Electrolytes Enabled by the Fluoroethylene Carbonate Additive. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:6658-6666. [PMID: 35076203 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Because of its high energy density and low cost, the room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na-S) battery is a promising candidate to power the next-generation large-scale energy storage system. However, its practical utilization is hampered by the short life span owing to the severe shuttle effect, which originates from the "solid-liquid-solid" reaction mechanism of the sulfur cathode. In this work, fluoroethylene carbonate is proposed as an additive, and tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether is used as the base solvent. For the sulfurized polyacrylonitrile cathode, a robust F-containing cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) forms on the cathode surface during the initial discharging. The CEI prohibits the dissolution and diffusion of the soluble intermediate products, realizing a "solid-solid" reaction process. The RT Na-S cell exhibits a stable cycling performance: a capacity of 587 mA h g-1 is retained after 200 cycles at 0.2 A g-1 with nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency.
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- Dezhong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Huang XL, Xiang P, Liu H, Feng C, Zhang S, Tian Z, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang Z. In situ implanting MnO nanoparticles into carbon nanorod-assembled microspheres enables performance-enhanced room-temperature Na–S batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2qi01362b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In situ implanting MnO fine nanoparticles into carbon nanorod-assembled microspheres enables improved electrode stability and electrochemical performance via structural and compositional synergy.
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- Xiang Long Huang
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Optomechatronic Engineering, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201 P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, P. R. China
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Bao W, Wang R, Qian C, Zhang Z, Wu R, Zhang Y, Liu F, Li J, Wang G. Porous Heteroatom-Doped Ti 3C 2T x MXene Microspheres Enable Strong Adsorption of Sodium Polysulfides for Long-Life Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2021; 15:16207-16217. [PMID: 34595920 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c05193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The practical application of Na-S batteries is largely hindered by their low mass loading, inferior rate capability, and poor cycling performance. Herein, we report a design strategy for encapsulation of sodium polysulfides using Ti3C2Tx MXene. Porous nitrogen-doped Ti3C2Tx MXene microspheres have been synthesized by a facile synthesis method. Porous nitrogen-doped Ti3C2Tx MXene microspheres contain abundant pore structures and heteroatom functional groups for structural and chemical synergistic encapsulation of sodium polysulfides. Sodium-sulfur batteries, based on the as-proposed cathode, demonstrated outstanding electrochemical performances, including a high reversible capacity (980 mAh g-1 at 0.5 C rate) and extended cycling stability (450.1 mAh g-1 at 2 C after 1000 cycles at a high areal sulfur loading of 5.5 mg cm-2). This MXene-based hybrid material is a promising cathode host material for polysulfide-retention, enabling high-performance Na-S batteries.
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- Weizhai Bao
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- Engineering Research Centre of Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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Wu Y, Wu L, Wu S, Yao Y, Feng Y, Yu Y. Status and Challenges of Cathode Materials for Room‐Temperature Sodium–Sulfur Batteries. SMALL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202100059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Ying Wu
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Department of Materials Science and Engineering CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Department of Materials Science and Engineering CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Department of Materials Science and Engineering CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Department of Materials Science and Engineering CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold (Zhengzhou University) Ministry of Education Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450002 China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Department of Materials Science and Engineering CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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Li S, Han Y, Ge P, Yang Y. Recent Advances of Catalytic Effects in Cathode Materials for Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. Chempluschem 2021; 86:1461-1471. [PMID: 34533897 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202100328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Electrocatalysts in room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) have captured numerous attention. But, they suffered from shuttle effect and surface passivation. RT-Na/S show inferior energy-storage abilities, ascribed to the larger radii of Na-ions. Herein, the vigorous review is displayed from different kinds of metal-based traits, containing single metal, metal-based samples, and multifunctional hybrids. Through the controlling of structures and composition, the conversion reaction about liquid/solid phases would be enhanced, accompanied by the enhancements of cycling stabilities and rate properties, which enables the break-through of practical applications. The in-depth influences of catalytic effects on the Na-S reaction mechanism and the corresponding electrochemical performance in recently representative works are systematically reviewed. Particularly, this review is anticipated to propose potential research directions for further enhancement of RT-Na/S batteries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sijie Li
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, 060-0814, Sapporo, Japan
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 305-0044, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Comprehensive Energy Research Center, Institute of Science and Technology, China Three Gorges Corporation, 100038, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Resource Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, 410083, Changsha, P. R. China
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- School of Resource Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, 410083, Changsha, P. R. China
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